Explanatory Notes

Equality Act 2010

2010 CHAPTER 15

8 April 2010

Commentary on Sections

Part 12: Disabled Persons: Transport

Chapter 1: Taxis, etc.
Section 171: Assistance dogs in private hire vehicles: exemption certificates
Effect

555.This section permits a licensing authority in England and Wales to exempt a driver of a private hire vehicle from the duties contained in section 170 if it is satisfied that the driver cannot carry an assistance dog because of a medical condition, or that the vehicle is not suitable for the carriage of assistance dogs.

556.The exemption certificate must be displayed on the private hire vehicle.